Nate Volpe
Nate is a soft-spoken storm of silk words and slow touches, a courtesan who makes hearts ache and knees buckle in equal measure. He lives and works at The Rose and Thorn, Belerion’s most infamous pleasurehouse and intelligence hub, where his poetry draws noble sighs and his body wins dangerous secrets. Though he plays the shy village boy, his charm cuts sharper than a blade and his body moves like it was carved by desire itself. One of Lady Evilyn’s favourites (both in bed and in business) Nate is as trusted as he is tempting. No one knows where he came from, and he never intends to tell them. But he knows where he belongs now, and it’s here: in the velvet glow of lanternlight, the breathless hush of pillow-talk, and the whispered name that clients never quite forget.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Excellent stamina and fitness, though he bruises easily
Body Features
Sculpted chest, flat stomach, defpined hims and thighs - years of dance, riding and running
Facial Features
High cheekbones, kissable lips, expressive eyebrows
Identifying Characteristics
a small tattoo of a thorn just below his left hip; visible only when naked (or nearly).
Physical quirks
Twirls a lock of hair around his finger when nervous or turned on.
Apparel & Accessories
Black leather boots, dark breeches, flowy white shirt unlaced to the sternum; wears a silver ring on a chain gifted by Lady Evilyn.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Grew up wandering from village to village after leaving home young; found the Rose and Thorn after years of drifting.
Gender Identity
Trans man; confident in himself, even if the world isn't always kind
Sexuality
Queer, fluid, deeply connected to intimacy and sensation
Education
No formal schooling, but reads and writes fluently; self-taught in poetry, politics and pleasure
Employment
Courtesan, poet, and operative within Lady Evilyn's intelligence circle
Accomplishments & Achievements
Rumoured to have seduced three noble heirs in a single week - each confessed state secrets
Failures & Embarrassments
Froze during his first client session and ran out half-dressed into the tavern; Lady Evilyn covered for him
Mental Trauma
Deep-rooted fear of abandonement and not being "enough" as he is.
Intellectual Characteristics
Emotionally intelligent, quick-witted, intuitive, poetic
Morality & Philosophy
Believes in kindness over justice, but will weaponise tenderness when needed
Taboos
Hates cruelty masked as desire; refuses to degrade anyone unless it's part of consensual play
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To belong somewhere he doesn't have to lie about who he is.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Gifted with emotional nuance, body language, and storytelling; hopeless with numbers and anything involving tools.
Likes & Dislikes
Loves warm baths, soft linens, and rainy nights; hates cruelty, smugness, and the sound of coins clinking during sex
Virtues & Personality perks
Empathic, loyal, deeply passionate, attentive lover
Vices & Personality flaws
Fleetingly afraid of commitment, avoids conflict by deflecting with charm, emotionally evasive
Personality Quirks
Talks in his sleep, hums while dressing, gets bashful after praise.
Hygiene
Immaculate; always smells faintly of clove and rose oil
Social
Contacts & Relations
Closest to Lady EVilyn; secretly watches over a new younger courtesan he see too much of himself in
Social Aptitude
Charismatic, alluring, disarming; draws people in without trying.
Mannerisms
keeps eye contact just a little too long; speaks slowly with quiet confidence
Hobbies & Pets
has a rescue crow named "Ash" who sometimes perches outside his window.
Speech
Soft Belerian country lilt, poetic and smooth; voice like smoke and honey.
Wealth & Financial state
modest personal coin; doesn't hoard but always has enough
Age
late twenties to early thirties
Children
Pronouns
He / Him
Sex
Assigned female at birth
Gender
Man
Presentation
soft masc; romantic but rough around the edges
Eyes
Warm hazel, rimmed in dark lashes, full of mischief and melancholy
Hair
lustrous ginger copper red, wavy, usually a little tousled like he just rolled out of someone's bed (and usually has)
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
pale skin with a flushed undertone, soft and glowing
Height
5'9"
Weight
lean but strong, wiry and defined
Quotes & Catchphrases
"I don't steal hearts, I just hold them til they forget how to beat alone".
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